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Pulse Memorial's rainbow crosswalk removed overnight in Orlando, Florida Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer called the removal a “cruel political act.”

Sometimes it’s worth remembering that what often motivates these people is simple cruelty. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

Boise adds two official flags in latest jab at Legislature’s new law “I don’t think we’re a city that should be so divided. We were never like this,” one protester said.

Boise's done it too www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

Republican concedes long-unsettled North Carolina court election to Democratic incumbent The Republican challenger for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat has conceded last November’s election to the Democratic incumbent.

🎉 🎉 🎉

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Salt Lake City approves 3 new flags to get around Utah's ban on Pride flags The city’s three new flags mix the existing Salt Lake City flag design with elements of flags celebrating various communities that were barred from being flown at public buildings.

This is genius. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

Federal judge orders state elections officials to certify Riggs' Supreme Court win U.S. District Court Judge Richard Myers, a Trump appointee, has rejected all of Judge Jefferson Griffin's protests and instructed the state to certify a win for Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs

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The media narrative around resistance has shifted dramatically in recent weeks. 50 days ago, our writers were largely alone in tracking the growing widespread nature of protest. Note @riverasun.bsky.social's effort to convince folks "sinking in defeatism" that protest was already having an impact.

For Rhiannon Giddens, Music Is All About the Throughline An interview with Rhiannon Giddens ahead of Biscuits & Banjos, the landmark festival the musician is bringing to Durham this month.

Rhiannon Giddens brings her landmark new festival, Biscuits & Banjos, to downtown Durham this weekend. 🪕(@rhiannongiddens.bsky.social)

"Let’s come together—not just for a day; come for the whole weekend. Let’s have a party, let’s have dinner together, let’s plot, you know, let’s make a plan."

Two NYT headlines stating the WH wants to promote more childbearing and the EPA is ending testing for chemicals that hurt children.

Two headlines in the New York Times today.

Aquamation, and its Benefits to the Environment and Families of the Dead A Q&A with environmentalist and Endswell funeral director Hunter Beattie on the process of aquamation.

From 2023: An interview with environmentalist and Endswell funeral director Hunter Beattie on the process of aquamation.

Durham’s Pauli Murray Center Told Its Federal Grant “No Longer Serves the Interest of the United States” Late last week, the government terminated a $330,800 multi-year grant awarded to the Pauli Murray Center in 2024.

Late last week, the government terminated a $330,800 multi-year grant awarded to the Pauli Murray Center in 2024. It funded community programming and a staff position, among other things.

What to do if the Insurrection Act is invoked With the Insurrection Act looming, now is the time to learn how it might unfold and the strategic ways to respond.

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Visas of 6 international students at UNC-Chapel Hill terminated by Trump administration The terminations of the UNC students’ visas comes after similar revocations at NC State University and Duke University, as well as dozens of universities around the country.

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Carrboro Named Finalist in 2025 All-America City Award The 20 finalist communities, spanning 12 states, range in size from 11,000 residents to nearly one million. These communities share a commitment to empowering residents, fostering civic engagement, an...

The National Civic League has announced Carrboro as one of the 20 finalists for the prestigious All-America City Award. This recognition highlights Carrboro’s commitment to strengthening democracy through local action and innovation.

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What Dramatic Federal Cuts May Mean for North Carolina Libraries The latest independent federal agency on President Trump's chopping block has channeled over $30 million to the state's libraries since 2020.

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With the demise of Joann's, I'm going to share a few online resources I've found. It's by no means exhaustive, but hopefully it helps folks find what they need. 🧵

Download CDC Guidelines Removed By The Trump Admin The Trump administration is scrubbing the CDC’s website of documents on reproductive rights issues, sexual health, intimate partner violence, and more.

We're seeing neo-Lysenkoism in action. Any science that doesn't match the party line is being suppressed. There are folks trying to save the data being scrubbed from CDC.
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“When college students protest to end genocide, the ADL calls for militarized police across campuses. When the richest man in the world gives a nazi salute on national television, they tell everyone to calm down.”

The Griffin List A list of 60,273 North Carolina voters – these are registered voters who showed ID to early vote in the November 2024 election – whose votes Jefferson Griffin wants to not be counted. ...

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Filling Out Durham's Tree Canopy, Seedling By Seedling The Durham Community Seed Collection Project collects native seeds; trees are then planted across Durham' adding to the city's tree canopy.

The Durham Community Seed Collection Project collects native seeds, which grow into seedlings at a local farm; the resulting trees are then planted across Durham with the help of Keep Durham Beautiful.

UNC-Chapel Hill Trustees Pressed Senior Staff for Admissions Information At least six trustees prodded university employees for information on specific applicants or the admissions process, text messages showed.

At least six UNC-Chapel Hill trustees asked senior staff members at the university for information on specific applicants or the admissions process, according to more than 100 pages of texts obtained by @theassemblync.bsky.social.

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Town of Carrboro Sues Duke Energy for Climate ‘Deception’ Carrboro accuses Duke Energy of knowingly fueling the climate crisis for decades with harmful emissions, deception, delay and ‘greenwashing’

In a civil lawsuit, the Town Council of Carrboro accuses Duke Energy, one of the largest power companies in the United States, of orchestrating a decades-long campaign of denialism and cover up over the dangers of fossil fuel emissions. indyweek.com/news/orange/...

I'm glad to see the Town of #Carrboro moving forward with this groundbreaking #climatechange lawsuit with @centerforbiodiv.bsky.social and NC WARN.

Egg Nog (Base Recipe) Well, folks, it’s time of year again. I repost this recipe every year because I’m a man on a mission. You see, I love egg nog, but I can’t stand the thick, gelatinous goop they sell at the grocery sto...

Made my first batch of the season. Still the best eggnog recipe I've tried, by far. jeffreymorgenthaler.com/egg-nog/